Backtrack: meaning, definitions and examples
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backtrack
[ หbรฆkหtrรฆk ]
computer science
To return to a previous point in a process or sequence, often used when solving problems by exploring different paths.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Programmers often use backtracking to find solutions to complex problems.
- In the maze-solving algorithm, backtracking is essential to explore all possible paths.
- Backtracking allows for a systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Backtracking can be a time-consuming process but is necessary for certain algorithms.
- Backtracking is commonly employed in artificial intelligence applications.
Translations
Translations of the word "backtrack" in other languages:
๐ต๐น retroceder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคชเคธ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zurรผckverfolgen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mundur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัััะฟะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ cofaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏใใฉใใฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท revenir sur ses pas
๐ช๐ธ retroceder
๐น๐ท geri izlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋์๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงุฌุน
๐จ๐ฟ ustoupit
๐ธ๐ฐ ustรบpiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆบฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrniti se nazaj
๐ฎ๐ธ afturfรถr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั าะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแแแ แฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri qayitmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ retroceder
Word origin
The term 'backtrack' originated in the context of computer science and algorithms. It reflects the idea of retracing steps or exploring alternative paths to solve complex problems efficiently. The concept of backtracking has been widely used in various fields, including artificial intelligence, optimization, and puzzle solving.
See also: detractor, sidetrack, sidetracked, track, trackable, trackball, tracker, tracking, tracklist, tracks, trackway.